The artwork “Water Willow” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, painted in 1871, is executed in oil on canvas. This portrait is a prime example of Romanticism and is currently housed at the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
“Water Willow” captures the serene and ethereal beauty of its subject, set against a tranquil landscape. A young woman with dark, wavy hair gazes softly at the viewer, her delicate features framed by foliage. The soft, yet vibrant tones of her attire reflect the natural setting around her. In the background, a calm river flows amidst lush greenery, with modest structures faintly visible, enhancing the painting’s tranquil and pastoral ambiance. The artist’s attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject’s expressive face and the surrounding flora, exemplifies the Romantic movement’s emphasis on emotion and natural beauty.
